Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 48678 [2020-17644]

Download as PDF 48678 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 156 / Wednesday, August 12, 2020 / Notices Public comments: The public comment deadline is August 31, 2020. Mail written comments to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA 01950. Mark the outside of the envelope ‘‘DEIS for Amendment 23 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP’’. Comments may also be sent via fax to 978–465–3116 or submitted via email to comments@nefmc.org with ‘‘DEIS for Amendment 23 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP’’ in the subject line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Council staff will brief the public on Draft Amendment 23 before receiving comments on the amendment. The hearing will begin promptly at the time indicated above. If all attendees who wish to do so have provided their comments prior to the end time indicated, the hearing may conclude early. To the extent possible, the Council may extend hearings beyond the end time indicated above to accommodate all attendees who wish to speak. Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Special Accommodations khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 7, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA375] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a virtual Fishers Forum and Public Meeting to review the Hawaii Smallboat Fishery. The Council will solicit comments on removing existing fishery closures and options for amending the Hawaii Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) and Pacific Pelagics FEP to require mandatory federal fishing permits and associated reporting requirements for the small-boat fishery in the Exclusive Economic Zone around Hawaii. DATES: The public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: Each of the meetings will be held by web conference. Audio and visual portions for all of the web conferences can be accessed at: https:// wprfmc.webex.com/wprfmc/onstage/ g.php?MTID=e16a71e34d5b1ce0d42be 73287949fbc2. Web conference access information will also be posted on the Council’s website at www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, contact the Council office at (808) 522–8220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided in the agenda. Information on how to provide public comment will be posted on the Council’s website at www.wpcouncil.org. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. ADDRESSES: Schedule and Agenda for the Virtual Fishers Forum and Hawaii Small-Boat Fishery Public Meeting [FR Doc. 2020–17642 Filed 8–11–20; 8:45 am] Thursday, August 27, 2020, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 1. Welcome and Introductions VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 Aug 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2. Presentations on Fishers as Scientists A. Fish Tagging in the Hawaiian Islands B. Biosampling of Coral Reef Fish in Hawaii 3. Review of the Hawaii Small-boat Fishery A. Revisiting the Federal Fishery Closures Around Hawaii B. Options for Mandatory Permitting and Reporting of the Hawaii Smallboat Fisheries 4. Public Comment and Discussion Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522–8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 7, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–17644 Filed 8–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NCCC Team Leader Application; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 12, 2020)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-17644]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XA375]


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will 
hold a virtual Fishers Forum and Public Meeting to review the Hawaii 
Small-boat Fishery. The Council will solicit comments on removing 
existing fishery closures and options for amending the Hawaii 
Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) and Pacific Pelagics FEP to 
require mandatory federal fishing permits and associated reporting 
requirements for the small-boat fishery in the Exclusive Economic Zone 
around Hawaii.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020, 
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: Each of the meetings will be held by web conference. Audio 
and visual portions for all of the web conferences can be accessed at: 
https://wprfmc.webex.com/wprfmc/onstage/g.php?MTID=e16a71e34d5b1ce0d42be73287949fbc2. Web conference access 
information will also be posted on the Council's website at 
www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, 
contact the Council office at (808) 522-8220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, 
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522-8220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided in 
the agenda. Information on how to provide public comment will be posted 
on the Council's website at www.wpcouncil.org. The order in which 
agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as 
necessary to complete scheduled business.

Schedule and Agenda for the Virtual Fishers Forum and Hawaii Small-Boat 
Fishery Public Meeting

Thursday, August 27, 2020, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Presentations on Fishers as Scientists
    A. Fish Tagging in the Hawaiian Islands
    B. Biosampling of Coral Reef Fish in Hawaii
3. Review of the Hawaii Small-boat Fishery
    A. Revisiting the Federal Fishery Closures Around Hawaii
    B. Options for Mandatory Permitting and Reporting of the Hawaii 
Small-boat Fisheries
4. Public Comment and Discussion

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 (voice) or (808) 
522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: August 7, 2020.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-17644 Filed 8-11-20; 8:45 am]
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